It was an extremely quiet weekend for Croatians playing for their clubs across Europe. But one thing that has remained status quo is Ante Rebić scoring goals for Eintracht Frankfurt. On Friday, Frankfurt defeated Stuttgart 3-0 with their Croatian striker heading home in the 32nd minute to make it 2-0. He was in the right place at the right time, but nonetheless, he found the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe X
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The Weekend Water Cooler: Brekalo Scores
By 28 CommentsHeadlines: Modrić vs. Rakitić in El Clasico Sunday at 11:15AM (ET) Can Mateo Kovačić get on the scoresheet Sunday vs. Burnley? Ivan Perišić & Inter Croazionale take on Lazio in a top-4 Serie A duel Josip Brekalo scores for Wolfsburg in 3-0 victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf Videos: Brekalo Goal @ 3:50 … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: Brekalo Scores
Champions League Day 3: Kramarić Bags 2, Real Madrid Finally Win
By 26 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored twice and gave Hoffenheim an early second half lead, but his side needed an injury time equalizer from Kerem Demirbay to force a 3-3 draw with French club Lyon. Kramarić was calm and cool in the box on both goals; settling the ball off his chest and onto his feet. Hoffenheim now trail Lyon by three points for second spot in group with three matches … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 3: Kramarić Bags 2, Real Madrid Finally Win
Croatians Around Europe VIII
By 34 CommentsAfter a brief dip in performance, Ivan Rakitić is back in World Cup form for Barcelona. Rakitić played the full 90 minutes for Barca on Saturday and scored a beautiful volley from 18 yards out in the 88th minute in a 4-2 victory over former club Sevilla. Raketa respectfully did not celebrate the goal against Sevilla. Barcelona now sit atop the La Liga table by one point - and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VIII
Vlašić Does It Again
By 15 CommentsNikola Vlašić is on fire! The 21-year old scored against Real Madrid in Champions League. He's scoring in handfuls for the Croatian U-21 team - 5 goals in 10 games - and he scored again Friday night for CSKA Moscow in a 2-0 win over Anzhi. Currently on loan from English club Everton, Vlašić has been locked in the past month. If Dalić doesn't … [Read more...] about Vlašić Does It Again
Rakitić, Modrić, Mandžukić Short Listed For Ballon d’Or
By 16 CommentsThree Croatians have been short-listed for December 3rd's Ballon d'Or award in Paris. Alongside world elite Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero, to name a few, 2018 FIFA Player of the Year Luka Modrić will join Ivan Rakitić and Mario Mandžukić on the 30-man list, The Guardian reports. Rakitić and Mandžukić will not be favorites to win the award, but … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Modrić, Mandžukić Short Listed For Ballon d’Or
Croatians Around Europe VII
By 51 CommentsEintracht Frankfurt's Ante Rebić is on fire in the young season. The Croatian striker has fully recovered from a post World Cup injury and is sticking the ball in the back of the net like nobody's business. On Saturday, Rebić opened up the scoring against Hoffenheim in the 40th minute when he beat the Hoffenheim keeper from long range following a race to the ball; his third … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VII
Rakitić Scores Blistering Volley vs. Tottenham
By 10 CommentsIvan Rakitić scored a blistering volley from 23 yards out at Wembley Wednesday night, giving Barcelona a 2-0 lead over Premiership club Tottenham Hotspur in the first half. Philippe Coutinho saved the ball from going out on the goal line and kicked it back to the top of the box. Rakitić wound up and sliced a rocket off the left post and in. Absolutely nothing any goalie on this … [Read more...] about Rakitić Scores Blistering Volley vs. Tottenham
Nikola Vlašić Goal Downs Real Madrid In Moscow
By 23 Comments20 year-old CSKA Moscow midfielder Nikola Vlašić scored the lone goal of the match in a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League Tuesday night. Vlašić hustled to get to the ball in the second minute following a poor Real Madrid back pass in their own end and lost Varane to slot home inside the right post. In arguably the biggest match of his young career, … [Read more...] about Nikola Vlašić Goal Downs Real Madrid In Moscow